P-47D 334th FS/4th FG. Lt.Duane 'Bee' Beeson Corgi US33819

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P47D Thunderbolt 42-7890 Lt. Duane Beeson 334th FS/4th FG Debden Jan 1944, by Corgi US33819 in 1/72 scale die cast. Received by the squadron in late June 1943, this aircraft was assigned to Lt Beeson, who became the leading Thunderbolt ace of the 4th FG with 12 kills - 11 of these victorieswere claimed in this particular aircraft.Boise,Idaho was the ace's hometown, hence the P-47s nickname.It remained the ace's mount until replaced by a P-51B in late Feburary 1944